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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | F/2.8L USM |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 70 millimetres |
About this item
- EF mount; standard zoom lens; Comes with Lens Cap E77U, Rear Lens Cap, Lens Hood EW-83F, Soft Lens Case 1219.
- Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; aspherical lens
- 24-70mm focal length
- f/2.8 constant maximum aperture
- UltraSonic Motor (USM) AF actuator
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lens type | Standard | Standard | zoom | Telephoto | zoom | Telephoto, Standard |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | manual-and-auto-focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 24 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 18 millimeters |
max focal length | 70 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 200 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 4.86 x 3.28 x 3.28 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.09 pounds |
ASIN | B00009R6WT |
Item model number | 8014A005 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #268 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 11, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
Country of Origin | Japan |
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Filter size: 77 mm, Closest Focusing Distance: 1.25 feet.
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The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. And thanks to the two aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element, the optics are far superior to the earlier lens. Sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, the EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty.
- Focal length: 24-70mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
- Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 74 to 29 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Front-focusing method
- Closest focusing distance: 1.25 feet
- Zoom system: Rotating type
- Filter size: 77mm
- Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.9 inches long
- Weight: 2.1 pounds The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. And thanks to the two aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element, the optics are far superior to the earlier lens. Sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, the EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty.
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Customers like the sharpness, clarity, and quality of the lens. They say it's a great all-rounder, with a very useful focal length and large aperture. Customers are also happy with the zoom range, and speed. However, some complain about the weight. Customers also are mixed on value, and autofocus speed.
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Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They say that the images are satisfyingly sharp, contrasty, and vivid from edge to edge. The lens is a good sharp lens that lets in 4x the light, and the contrast is much better. The photos look nice, but not sharp. Edges always seem soft. Customers also say that it's a great lens for achieving great depth of field effects.
"...Once dialed in, images were satisfyingly sharp, contrasty and vivid from edge to edge...." Read more
"...It's very versatile and useful, with very high quality pictures, which is why so many professionals use this lens. I can't recommend this lens enough." Read more
"...The lens is great for full-frame and is as sharp as can be expected...." Read more
"...I must say the lens is still sharp as ever. Since my review in August this lens has been with me on several trips around California...." Read more
Customers like the lens. They say it's a great all-around lens that covers a very useful focal length, and is built like a tank. It has a pretty close focus distance of 1.25', making it great for getting in close. Customers have had no focal or blur issues, and it' a first-rate lens. The focus speed and accuracy are very good, and the build is good.
"...It's very versatile and useful, with very high quality pictures, which is why so many professionals use this lens. I can't recommend this lens enough." Read more
"...It has a pretty close focus distance of 1.25' which is great for getting in close to your subject...." Read more
"...This lens is not only a good all around lens, but it is also a good portrait lens as I have shot portrait shots with this lens...." Read more
"...I can think of to knock this lens on is that while it makes a wonderful portrait lens, it's a bit too sharp for that sometimes... and, I have..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is sturdy and not made of a plastic. The lens is weather-sealed and they have never had any problems with it. They say the lens works well for long daytime exposures and with B&W ND filters. They also appreciate the large aperture and the fact that it's built like a tank.
"...It feels solid and balanced on my 6D.FOCUS is internal so the barrel doesn't rotate or change in length...." Read more
"...Solid construction. It's built like a tank. A huge leap from the 18-55mm kit lens that came with the camera.Cons:..." Read more
"...The reason to use this on a crop body would be for the excellent build quality, weather sealing, and most importantly, (I think) the macro feature...." Read more
"...You get what you pay for. The lens is sturdy and not made of a plastic feel. I haven't experienced lens creep yet...." Read more
Customers like the zoom range of the camera lenses. They say it's perfect, has a large aperture, and is built like a tank. Some mention that the zoom-creep is non-existent, and the focus ring and zoom ring are very smooth. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality, clarity, zoom speed, and value of the product.
"...on my 6D. Manual focus is always active (no switch flip required), smooth and finely pitched, allowing precise adjustments...." Read more
"...Excellent color and contrast3) The bokeh in portraits is very smooth4) Full time manual focus is available, which is nice to have..." Read more
"...Focus ring and zoom ring are very smooth on mine, but the 24-28mm range seems a bit more resistant...." Read more
"...I always, always, always choose the 24-70 for it's ability to zoom, shoot in low light, awesome aperture, etc...." Read more
Customers generally like the speed of the lens. For example, they say it's extremely fast, quiet, and phenomenal. It excels at fast motion, low light shots, and is fast both in focusing and f stop. The USM AF is fast and quiet, making it easy to use in low light conditions.
"...AF is blazing fast and accurate on my 6D. Manual focus is always active (no switch flip required), smooth and finely pitched, allowing precise..." Read more
"...Auto focus is very fast and very accurate, nearly instant but not necessarily dead-on...." Read more
"...2 young kids and a new puppy and so the f/2.8 is great - allows fast enough shutter to stop them in their tracks...." Read more
"...It truly excels at fast motion, low light shots. Don't regret buying it for a second." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the lens. Some say that it's an amazing bang for the buck, while others say that its not affordable for their budget and that the flash is difficult and not practical for some living subjects.
"...Over all this lens is well worth the money, if you need a medium telephoto lens for nature photography or event photography don't hesitate to buy..." Read more
"Excellent lens. The price match up its quality, probably the best lens in its range. I used SIGMA and they don not metch up for sharness and quality...." Read more
"...Finally, the most frequent criticism of this lens is the high selling price ($1499)...." Read more
"...The lens was used but in wonderful condition, and the quality of photos I get are incredible...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the autofocus speed of the camera lenses. Some mention that it's fast, great for low-light situations where flash isn't allowed, and accurate. Others say that it is soft and not in focus about 90% of the time, and the older generation autofocus is a bit slow. Some customers also mention that the focus jumps around +/- several inches from shot to shot, and it is slow to focus in challenging lighting situations.
"...AF is blazing fast and accurate on my 6D. Manual focus is always active (no switch flip required), smooth and finely pitched, allowing precise..." Read more
"...I mailed the lens to Irvine, CA, I received the lens back with a loose focus ring and the accompanying letter said "Your product has been examined..." Read more
"...The bokeh in portraits is very smooth4) Full time manual focus is available, which is nice to have5) Lightning fast auto focus..." Read more
"...I have found, personally, that the auto focus is incredibly slow and often back focuses (focuses on the background and not the subject)...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the weight of the lens. They say it's heavy, making it difficult to carry around for casual photography, and intimidating for their subjects. Some say it is back breakingly heavy.
"...This lens is *HEAVY*. Then again, you knew that when you bought it. :)..." Read more
"...It's not heavy. It's not even close to heavy. What's heavy is this lens, with a 5d-II body, a battery grip, a 580-EX and a light sphere...." Read more
"...my review may be very biased, but the quality is superb, and the weight of the lens is not too much at all. I love the hood this one ships with...." Read more
"...Once you use these L lenses you cannot go back!!!This lens IS heavy, but not a problem to handhold and carry for any length of time...." Read more
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BUILD is excellent: quality plastics, weather seals, attractive semi-matte finish and sturdy metal mount. Electrical switches are beefy and nearly impossible to inadvertently change. The ribbed rubber zoom and focus rings are large and grippy, and positioned similarly to my 17- 40L and 70-200 4L IS. Appearance is similar to the 24-105L but slightly shorter and lighter. It feels solid and balanced on my 6D.
FOCUS is internal so the barrel doesn't rotate or change in length. AF is blazing fast and accurate on my 6D. Manual focus is always active (no switch flip required), smooth and finely pitched, allowing precise adjustments.
ZOOMING is accomplished via a single nested barrel. Zoom action is smooth but slightly stiff between 50 and 70. There is no zoom drift when pointed up or down so the barrel lock at 24mm seems superfluous. However, zooms tend to loosen with use so maybe I'll appreciate the lock a few years from now.
OPTICAL PERFORMANCE at F4 is sharp edge to edge. Center frame is similar to my 24-105 4L but corners are vastly improved. The best overall performance is at 24mm and 70mm, with slight deterioration at 50mm. This lens required +5 Microadjustment (MA) at 24mm for optimal sharpness (was front focusing). The long end was tack sharp at default (0). In contrast, my 24-105 4L is sharp at defaults (0) and required no MA on my 6D or 5D MKII.
There is a small amount of light falloff or corner darkening at 24mm and F4 but noticeably better in this regard than the 24-105 4L. Light falloff at 70mm is about the same as the 24-105L. Stopping down to F5.6 renders light falloff inconsequential. I don't notice light falloff unless testing on a white wall.
The most noticeable improvement over the 24-105L is the near absence of barrel distortion at 24mm. My ocean horizons are true! Chromatic Aberration (CA) is also reduced: a tiny amount of color fringing is visible via pixel peeking in corners at 24mm, but almost nothing at longer settings. It certainly bests my 24-105 4L in this regard.
Sunsets, spotlights and other bright light sources exhibit little to no flare. Flare resistant is markedly better than the 24-105L, making blazing Hawaiian sunsets a snap! However, use of the included EW-82L hood is recommended for protection from stray light, raindrops and doggie noses. This hood sports rayon flocking, matte black paint matched to the lens and petal cutouts. It has a lock release button but is a little loose and will come off with a light whack or firm rub on a beer gut. I prefer the snug fit of the EW-82H, the OEM hood for the 24-105 4L IS USM. And, yes, the EW-82H fits the 24-70 4L perfectly albeit slightly deeper. There is absolutely no vignette so it's staying on my 24-70 4L.
Macro results are impressive at .7x, making it ideal for flowers, small products and artwork. Press and hold the macro switch while turning the zoom past 70mm to engage macro range. Combined with Hybrid Image Stabilization I got sharp free standing flower shots I normally need a tripod for. I still prefer a tripod for such shots but being able to get a sharp impromptu macro is a wonderful feature for travelers.
IMAGE STABILIZATION (IS) gave me three additional stops of hand holdable range at 70mm, sometimes four on a good day (no coffee and 8 hours sleep!). The big deal is Hybrid Image Stabilization compensating for both up-and-down and swaying forward and back movements. The swaying back and forth movement often foiled my attempts at shooting museum artwork where tripods weren't allowed, so a welcome feature along with auto panning mode.
In a quiet room, I can't hear the IS mechanism while using the camera. IS is only audible if I place my ear directly on the lens. So quieter than the IS unit in the 24-105 4L USM (audible as soft grinding in quiet rooms).
LAST BLURB: I had to calibrate (MA) this lens for optimal sharpness. Once dialed in, images were satisfyingly sharp, contrasty and vivid from edge to edge. The game changer--and the main reason to pick this lens over the 24-105L--is the macro and Hybrid IS features. It's basically two lenses in one--normal zoom and macro--and lets me leave my macro lens at home when traveling light. Finally, the most frequent criticism of this lens is the high selling price ($1499). As of August 31, 2014, Canon reduced MAP to $999, making this a darn sweet deal.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2014
BUILD is excellent: quality plastics, weather seals, attractive semi-matte finish and sturdy metal mount. Electrical switches are beefy and nearly impossible to inadvertently change. The ribbed rubber zoom and focus rings are large and grippy, and positioned similarly to my 17- 40L and 70-200 4L IS. Appearance is similar to the 24-105L but slightly shorter and lighter. It feels solid and balanced on my 6D.
FOCUS is internal so the barrel doesn't rotate or change in length. AF is blazing fast and accurate on my 6D. Manual focus is always active (no switch flip required), smooth and finely pitched, allowing precise adjustments.
ZOOMING is accomplished via a single nested barrel. Zoom action is smooth but slightly stiff between 50 and 70. There is no zoom drift when pointed up or down so the barrel lock at 24mm seems superfluous. However, zooms tend to loosen with use so maybe I'll appreciate the lock a few years from now.
OPTICAL PERFORMANCE at F4 is sharp edge to edge. Center frame is similar to my 24-105 4L but corners are vastly improved. The best overall performance is at 24mm and 70mm, with slight deterioration at 50mm. This lens required +5 Microadjustment (MA) at 24mm for optimal sharpness (was front focusing). The long end was tack sharp at default (0). In contrast, my 24-105 4L is sharp at defaults (0) and required no MA on my 6D or 5D MKII.
There is a small amount of light falloff or corner darkening at 24mm and F4 but noticeably better in this regard than the 24-105 4L. Light falloff at 70mm is about the same as the 24-105L. Stopping down to F5.6 renders light falloff inconsequential. I don't notice light falloff unless testing on a white wall.
The most noticeable improvement over the 24-105L is the near absence of barrel distortion at 24mm. My ocean horizons are true! Chromatic Aberration (CA) is also reduced: a tiny amount of color fringing is visible via pixel peeking in corners at 24mm, but almost nothing at longer settings. It certainly bests my 24-105 4L in this regard.
Sunsets, spotlights and other bright light sources exhibit little to no flare. Flare resistant is markedly better than the 24-105L, making blazing Hawaiian sunsets a snap! However, use of the included EW-82L hood is recommended for protection from stray light, raindrops and doggie noses. This hood sports rayon flocking, matte black paint matched to the lens and petal cutouts. It has a lock release button but is a little loose and will come off with a light whack or firm rub on a beer gut. I prefer the snug fit of the EW-82H, the OEM hood for the 24-105 4L IS USM. And, yes, the EW-82H fits the 24-70 4L perfectly albeit slightly deeper. There is absolutely no vignette so it's staying on my 24-70 4L.
Macro results are impressive at .7x, making it ideal for flowers, small products and artwork. Press and hold the macro switch while turning the zoom past 70mm to engage macro range. Combined with Hybrid Image Stabilization I got sharp free standing flower shots I normally need a tripod for. I still prefer a tripod for such shots but being able to get a sharp impromptu macro is a wonderful feature for travelers.
IMAGE STABILIZATION (IS) gave me three additional stops of hand holdable range at 70mm, sometimes four on a good day (no coffee and 8 hours sleep!). The big deal is Hybrid Image Stabilization compensating for both up-and-down and swaying forward and back movements. The swaying back and forth movement often foiled my attempts at shooting museum artwork where tripods weren't allowed, so a welcome feature along with auto panning mode.
In a quiet room, I can't hear the IS mechanism while using the camera. IS is only audible if I place my ear directly on the lens. So quieter than the IS unit in the 24-105 4L USM (audible as soft grinding in quiet rooms).
LAST BLURB: I had to calibrate (MA) this lens for optimal sharpness. Once dialed in, images were satisfyingly sharp, contrasty and vivid from edge to edge. The game changer--and the main reason to pick this lens over the 24-105L--is the macro and Hybrid IS features. It's basically two lenses in one--normal zoom and macro--and lets me leave my macro lens at home when traveling light. Finally, the most frequent criticism of this lens is the high selling price ($1499). As of August 31, 2014, Canon reduced MAP to $999, making this a darn sweet deal.
I based my decision to purchase this lens because I tend to shoot primarily in low light and indoors, where using an f4 lens is a little tough without a flash or tripod. I don't like using either, so that extra f-stop makes all the difference.
Pros:
1) This lens is tack sharp, even at f2.8. It gets even better down to f5.6.
2) Excellent color and contrast
3) The bokeh in portraits is very smooth
4) Full time manual focus is available, which is nice to have
5) Lightning fast auto focus
6) Versatile zoom range (at least for my needs - your mileage may vary)
7) Solid construction. It's built like a tank. A huge leap from the 18-55mm kit lens that came with the camera.
Cons:
1) This lens is *HEAVY*. Then again, you knew that when you bought it. :) (Get a neoprene neck strap and you'll be set. It makes a huge difference.)
2) Cost - not cheap, but then again, you get what you pay for. You have to keep in mind that buying L lenses is an investment.
3) One weird thing I noticed - the lens hood (which is *HUGE*) creates shadows when using the internal flash on my Canon XSi camera. If you're using an external flash, then you should be fine. This isn't a big deal for me, I just noticed this.
Although this lens doesn't have IS, I'm not concerned. In a way, I'm glad it doesn't. It forces me to do a better job on my techniques, which is a good thing. IS can really spoil you...
Overall, this is probably one of the best all-purpose lenses that you can buy. It's very versatile and useful, with very high quality pictures, which is why so many professionals use this lens. I can't recommend this lens enough.
Few months later, after extensive reading on the subject and after thousands photos shot, my image quality did not improve. This is when I read other reviewers on Amazon, saying that this particular lens occasionaly comes with a factory defect, which causes blurred images. I called Canon and a very polite representative suggested that the lens may require a recalibration and that I should send it for a warranty check-up and reparir.
It cost me more than $40 of postage and insurance to send the lens to the repair center in Irivne, CA. In 5 business days I had the lens delivered back to my front door with a letter, stating that some of the internal parts were misaligned, and that caused blurred images. The letter also claimed that the problem was taken care of.
After a few more months of unsuccessful shooting, I concluded that I am not capable of holding a camera still even during the shortest exposure times, and I purchased a tripod and a remote. Well, that did not help either... I wrote a letter to Canon describing the problem and asking to replace the defective lens. A prompt reply from the representative said, and I quote "I'm sorry to hear that your lens is not producing clear images for you. Regrettably, since Canon does not sell lenses directly to the public we are unable to offer any type of refund or exchange for your lens, nor are we able to reimburse you for shipping charges. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, if the lens is not operating as it should you can send it to our Factory Service Center for repair."
Along with that email came a UPS shipping label, so at least I did not have to pay for shipping again. 5 business days after I mailed the lens to Irvine, CA, I received the lens back with a loose focus ring and the accompanying letter said "Your product has been examined and it was found that the internal component was broken and therefore the image was blurred. The collars were replaced and product functions were confirmed." This immediately made me wonder as to why the broken parts were not discovered the first time Canon serviced, and why did the focus ring become loose. I sure did not drop my camera since then...
Well, I mounted the lens that was serviced by Canon for the second time, and, surprise-surprise -- same blurred image. The experiment was clean enough -- a very sturdy tripod, locked mirror, a remote, no earthquakes in the neighborhood and a good light.
Maybe this is about the time to send my Rebel XSi for a service check-up as well, or maybe I should give up on photography all together -- I don't know... But I do know for sure that in 8 months my lens was serviced twice, and each time a factory defect was discovered (and supposedly fixed.) I am sure that 24-70 is a great lens, but I was given no chance to recognize it, since the particular one that I have is not worth the money I spent mailing it to the service center, let alone $1300.
Buy it at your own risk.
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Initially I believed an f4 maximum aperture would be a handicap. This proves to be false, in the case of this lens. When mounted on a full frame body, performance seems superior even to the f2.8...
Breakdown of pros and cons:
Pros:
-extremely well priced
-optically delivers better results than a borrowed f2.8L
-quiet and responsive AF usable even for video.
-IS seems effective down to about 1/15 sec.
-macro switch is a nice touch, though takes some getting used to
-lightweight and relatively discreet
-rugged enough to be caught in a shower/use in dusty natural environments
Cons:
My version arrived in a plain box with no warranty card. I'm assuming it's a grey import.
-zoom action feels a little coarse, would be problematic for serious movie making.
-external zoom can be annoying when using on a light body such as RP or crop sensor.
-macro is useful, but the switch is a little worrisome until user becomes habituated.
-the styling is a bit old fashioned which is not surprising. This is not a recent iteration but a tried and tested formula. I tend to tape over the logos and superfluous writing in any case so this is a non-issue for me.
My uses:
-Hobby, including aviation and nature/landscape shots.
-location photography for events and commercial purposes
-weddings, as a wide and close portrait/group lens when moving around is not an option.
Perfect for a hobby photographer to take on a stroll. It would more than deliver great results under wide ranging conditions... even on a crop sensor body the lens would provide a good focal range and a relatively decent weight ratio.
Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2019
Initially I believed an f4 maximum aperture would be a handicap. This proves to be false, in the case of this lens. When mounted on a full frame body, performance seems superior even to the f2.8...
Breakdown of pros and cons:
Pros:
-extremely well priced
-optically delivers better results than a borrowed f2.8L
-quiet and responsive AF usable even for video.
-IS seems effective down to about 1/15 sec.
-macro switch is a nice touch, though takes some getting used to
-lightweight and relatively discreet
-rugged enough to be caught in a shower/use in dusty natural environments
Cons:
My version arrived in a plain box with no warranty card. I'm assuming it's a grey import.
-zoom action feels a little coarse, would be problematic for serious movie making.
-external zoom can be annoying when using on a light body such as RP or crop sensor.
-macro is useful, but the switch is a little worrisome until user becomes habituated.
-the styling is a bit old fashioned which is not surprising. This is not a recent iteration but a tried and tested formula. I tend to tape over the logos and superfluous writing in any case so this is a non-issue for me.
My uses:
-Hobby, including aviation and nature/landscape shots.
-location photography for events and commercial purposes
-weddings, as a wide and close portrait/group lens when moving around is not an option.
Perfect for a hobby photographer to take on a stroll. It would more than deliver great results under wide ranging conditions... even on a crop sensor body the lens would provide a good focal range and a relatively decent weight ratio.
Update : Today on 7th July15 i must say that I made the right decision its really an excellent choice after this you only need tele like 70-200 or 70-300 etc nothing more left to desire this lens will take care of most of your quality needs with super images it produces. Except for the extra reach ( 50-105 ) which i rarely miss, in all other areas its much superior to 24-105L. Also since I wrote bargain price almost equal to USA price for white box no more stands correct as I got this Amazon.in deal for just 49K in Feb 15 but now the prices are different.
Pros: No lens creep (has lens lock), great optics, weather resistant, macro capability, great price
Cons: None
Reviewed in India on April 1, 2015
Pros: No lens creep (has lens lock), great optics, weather resistant, macro capability, great price
Cons: None